Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Advising on a growing stream of renewables and energy transition mandates, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP receives borrower and lender-side instructions on a litany of international projects that span both energy, mining and metals, digital infrastructure, social infrastructure, and transport builds. Lauded for his market knowledge and capabilities, practice co-chair Martin Kavanagh routinely advises lenders, developers and government bodies on complex greenfield PPPs, decarbonisation projects, and renewable builds. Fellow co-head Matthew Job has an impressive track record of advising on complex financing structures for both sponsors and lenders, from traditional bank-led project finance to government and multilateral backed structures. Helen Beatty is a key figure in the practice for PPP, project finance and debt finance expertise, with recent work highlights including large-scale mining and minerals projects. Noted for her deep regulatory knowledge, Silke Goldberg advises on a wide range of energy transition ventures, including battery storage and interconnectors. Tom Marshall is highlighted for his work with sponsors, developers, public authorities on development and commercial issues, while Dhananjaya Chak is highly active on greenfield project financings, maintaining close working relationships with multinational banks and investors.